The Pensive Gardener was deeply passionate about sharing the beauty of his garden with the world. Every day, he invited visitors to wander its paths, marvel at the vibrant blooms, and immerse themselves in the fragrances that filled the air. His enthusiasm for showcasing the garden’s splendor was so boundless that he spent most of his time telling people about it. Every week, he would show off a new emergent feature; anything from golding leaves to a winter bloom.
However, his zeal to share the garden’s beauty took increasing amounts of his time, leaving less for him to tend to the plants, cultivate new varieties, or restore areas that had become overgrown or lackluster.
Realizing this, the gardener decides to honour his commitment to the garden’s beauty by devoting more time to its care and renewal. This period of solitude in the garden is not one of idleness but of deep engagement with the soil, the plants, and the ecosystem as a whole. It is a time for learning, experimenting, and reflecting on how to enhance the garden’s diversity and vitality.
When he eventually reopens the garden to visitors, he hopes they will be greeted by something better than before.